Harmeet Singh, one half of the renowned Indian music director duo Meet Bros, has achieved significant success in the Bollywood music industry. His journey, marked by both personal and professional milestones, is a captivating story of talent, perseverance, and overcoming challenges.
Wiki/Biography
Harmeet Singh Gulzar was born on Monday, August 17, 1987 (age 35 as of 2022), in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He completed his schooling at The Scindia School, Gwalior, and furthered his education with a graduation from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
• Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Wife
Harmeet hails from a Punjabi family. His mother’s name is Nirupam Kaur. He has an elder brother, Manmeet Singh, who is also a singer and music director. Manmeet is married to Karishma Modi Chandhoke and they have a daughter.
Harmeet’s first marriage was to Shefali Jariwala in 2005; it ended in 2009. He later married Sunaina Singh in 2010, and they have a son together.
Career
Inspired by his mother’s love for old songs, Harmeet developed a passion for singing from a young age. He and his brother, Manmeet, won an inter-school Kirtan competition while in first standard, marking the beginning of their journey as Meet Bros. They gained early experience working at a Gwalior FM radio station and even ventured into acting with appearances in TV serials like “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki,” “Kkusum,” and “Kyun Hota Hai Pyarrr” before focusing on their musical careers. Their first song, “Jogi Singh Barnala Singh,” became a significant hit. In 2010, they formed a trio, Meet Bros Anjjan, with Anjjan Bhattacharya, but Anjjan left the group in 2015.
Meet Bros’ subsequent success in Bollywood is undeniable. Their hit songs include “Baby Doll” (Ragini MMS 2), “Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan” (Roy), “High Heels” (Ki & Ka), and “Dil Ka Telephone” (Dream Girl).
Controversies
• Meet Bros faced accusations of plagiarizing “Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan.”
• An FIR was filed against Harmeet by his ex-wife, Shefali Jariwala, for alleged assault.
Awards & Honours
• **Filmfare Awards:** Best Music Director for Roy (2015)
• **International Indian Film Academy Awards:** Best Music Director for Roy (2015)
• **Dada Saheb Phalke Awards:** Best Live Performers Category (2018)
Net Worth/Salary
Meet Bros reportedly charge ₹12-13 lakhs per song.
Favourite Things
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | North Indian and Italian Cuisines |
| Actor(s) | Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar |
| Actress | Priyanka Chopra |
| Film | Final Destination 2 (2003) |
| Singer(s) | R.D. Burman and Jagjit Singh |
Facts/Trivia
• Harmeet enjoys reading, dancing, and traveling.
• He has a guitar tattoo on his arm.
• Meet Bros were mentored by legendary singer, Late Mahendra Kapoor.
• Singer Kanika Kapoor is their rakhi sister and considered their lucky mascot.
• Harmeet addressed his ex-wife Shefali’s Bigg Boss appearance with a calm and confident response.
